The end of summer will be here before you know it so Sarah from our West Allis/ Wauwatosa Center went on Real Milwaukee on August 8 to talk about how you can take flowers, leaves, shells and other items from outside, and make them into some fun art projects with your kids that you can enjoy year-round.
To watch the segment visit: https://www.fox6now.com/real-milwaukee/art-projects-using-nature
Sun Catcher Wind Chimes
Supplies:
Contact paper
Scissors
Marker or pen
Rings from Mason jar lids
Flowers or items from nature
String
Sturdy stick
Source: https://handsonaswegrow.com/nature-suncatcher-wind-chimes/
Nature Paint Brushes
Supplies:
Sticks (1 for each paint brush)
Lots of interesting pieces of nature
Elastic bands or string
Poster Paint
Large roll of paper
Source: https://www.messylittlemonster.com/2015/07/stick-craft-nature-paintbrushes.html
Nature Picture Frames
Supplies:
Thin paperboard
Glue
Mounting putty to hold the frames in place (optional)
Scissors
Hot glue gun (optional)
Blog header image taken by Real Milwaukee.
